I'm a stickler for kids to understand the process of DNA transcription and translation. Actually, we already extracted DNA and did some preliminary genetics. I like to wait to review transcription and translation. First, they made a paper DNA model. (Here are photos.) Once they finished the models, we reviewed the process, labeled nucleotides, purines, pyridimines, codon, anticodons, and peptide chains. The girls took turn orally reviewing the process and finally wrote a summary paragraph as an assessment. I used this DNA replication site to explain leading and lagging strands, etc., but didn't require them to memorize Okazaki fragments. Yes, this takes time. Almost six hours! As the kids write their paragraphs, I have them elaborate and differentiate between the DNA and RNA molecules. Details matter!
Update! Check out these DNA bracelets! You can code your name in a DNA bracelet!
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